In May 2009, The HSUS and Alabama law enforcement raided two alleged dogfighting properties and seized more than 45 dogs.

Raids on dogfighting operations doubled in 2008.

In the last two years, we trained nearly 3,000 law enforcement officers to identify and prosecute animal fighting.

Serious Punishment

Our investigations led to the apprehension of major figures in the dogfighting underworld, including Gerald "Irish Jerry" Holcomb, Al White and Ed Faron. Al White was convicted of felony dogfighting and sex crimes and received a 20-year sentence.

Public Participation

We established a nationwide animal fighting tip line. Tip line information and HSUS investigative work led to raids of dozens of dogfighting operations.

Reward Program

Because of a generous grant from the Holland M. Ware Charitable Foundation, The HSUS offers a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of an animal fighter. We have paid more than 40 rewards for successful animal fighting cases to date.

Heightened Awareness

Working with The HSUS, 18 state attorneys general highlighted our reward program in news conferences and centered attention on animal fighting.

We produced a new video about dogfighting and distributed tens of thousands of rewards posters.

Prevention

The End Dogfighting program provides community outreach and alternatives to dogfighting in urban areas impacted by this crime. We hire young men with roots in the community to mediate and intervene in dogfights, and we offer dog training classes every week.

Membership

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The Humane Society of the United States are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS's tax identification number is 53-0225390.